RiverHawks dominate all around in rout of Delta State

TAHLEQUAH, Okla. (Aug. 28, 2026) – Northeastern State picked up Friday right where it left off last football season, with the RiverHawks dominating a quality NCAA Division II opponent. Quarterback Donnie Smith passed for 319 yards and four touchdowns and NSU’s defense limited Delta State (Mississippi) to only 69 yards of offense as the RiverHawks rolled to a 52-0 win in the season opener for both teams on Gable Field at Doc Wadley Stadium. NSU (1-0), ranked No. 23 by D2Football.com, extended its winning streak to eight games, its longest since 1991, when the RiverHawks won their first 10 games…